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Rebecca Cressman fell in love with radio the very first time she dropped a needle on those shiny black discs that people used to call "records." Since her first job as a D.J. back east she's produced, anchored, and hosted multiple award-winning commercial and public radio and television shows across the U.S. and throughout the Wasatch Front. Rebecca and her husband, Dale, are raising 3 sons who share her passion for music, sports, and, outdoor fun and long trips to the beaches of her hometown, San Diego, CA. Rebecca also hosts the Bonneville Radio public affairs interview program "Utah Weekly Forum." And if you're flipping the channel, you can catch her Emmy-Nominated television series "Living Essentials" with helpful ideas on life, health, and family. Her favorite artists are Colbie Caillat, Jason Mraz, Sheryl Crow and (Earth, Wind, and Fire) and her favorite food is anything spicy...Thai, Mexican...it's all good.

USAToday ranked the top commercials with their Ad Meter. And the Snickers ad starring Betty White tops the chart. Check out the other top ads here.

While doing research for her book, Sylvia Ann Hewlett, economist and founding president of the Center for Work-Life Policy, made a compelling discovery: evidence suggests that high-powered women are more than twice as likely to consider leaving their jobs as men during weak economic times. Why does it matter? In a post for the Harvard Business Review, Hewlett cites studies which indicate "that companies with significant numbers of women in management have a much higher return on investment," and show better resistance to the financial crisis.

Way to go! Here's a photo of Sandy Fraser and the faculty at Tooele's Stansbury High School today. They all splashed on the red and joined FM100.3 for National Wear Red Day today for Heart Health! Imagine the impact they'll have as kids at school see them in red and learn about how important it is to be healthy and to take heart disease seriously. Thanks Stansbury High School rocks!

If your daughter got a Tinker Bell Bracelet, a Rosetta's Rosebud Key Chain, or a Silvermist's Water Lily Necklace last year, that little piece of jewelry isn't safe. The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall from Playmates Toys. The little metal connector that holds the charm has dangerous lead levels.

Today four of Wanda Barzee's children appeared on the Oprah show to talk about their own childhood and what it was like having Brian David Mitchell as a step-father. It's been 8 years since Elizabeth Smart was kidnapped from her own bed in Salt Lake City. Wanda has already confessed to the crime. Brian David Mitchell is still awaiting trial.

Miley Cyrus will auction off the dress she wore to Sunday night's Grammy Awards to benefit the Red Cross' Haitian relief efforts. The black dress, designed by haute couture French fashion house Herve Leger, will go up for bidding on Internet auction site eBay.com.

"Avatar" and "The Hurt Locker" narrowly led the Oscar nominees, with nine nominations each, including best picture and best director, as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences scattered its honors among an unusually wide field of contenders on Tuesday. "Up in the Air" also had a strong showing with six nominations, including best picture, best director for Jason Reitman, best adapted script, best actor for George Clooney and two supporting actress nominations, for Vera Farmiga and Anna Kendrick. One surprise was a best picture nomination for "The Blind Side," a popular drama about a white woman who helps a homeless young black man become a football star. Sandra Bullock was nominated as best actress for her role in the film, which had not been widely seen as a best picture prospect as the awards season took shape. Other best picture nominees in a field that was doubled to 10 from five this year were "District 9," "An Education," "A Serious Man," and "Up."

Colbie Caillat, who won best pop collaboration with vocals (Lucky) with Jason Mraz, beat herself in that category. She also was nominated with Taylor Swift for Breathe. "I love Breathe with Taylor, but I've been performing Lucky with Jason all around the world the last year, so I'm happy it won."

Families from across Utah have traveled to Miami to bring home children they adopted from Haiti. You can read more about it in today's Deseret News.

The Rocket Man was spotted last night in Park City at the premiere of "Nowhere Boy" at Sundance. Check out the other celebs that Deseret News photographed.

Steve Jobs just unveiled the I-Pad. Yes, it looks like an I-Phone, has a 10 hr battery life, and it combines the power of laptop computers, with the visuals of video games, and so much more. Read all about it.

Katie Holmes welcomed the crowd last night Park City at the premiere of her movie "The Extra Man". She has two films she's promoting at the Sundance Film Festival. The other is "The Romantics." Check out the slide show of familiar faces from Hollywood who are in town to promote their films.

Today's Deseret News has a great gallery of photos of the stars who are in town for the Sundance Film Festival. Here's Tatum O'Neal, Kristen Stewart, Dakota Fanning, and others starring in "The Runaways"

Friday night's celebrity telethon Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief has so far raised more than $57 million - a record for a disaster relief telethon, said the event's organizers. Taylor Swift was just one of the scores of musicians who peformed. Here she is singing "Breathless"

This Friday night, George Clooney is hosting the "Hope for Haiti" telethon. He's signed on FM100.3 musicians like Christina Aguilera, Bruce Springsteen, Justin Timberlake, Coldplay, and Taylor Swift to appear during Friday night's fundraiser. You can catch it on NBC from 7pm-9pm on KSL 5 and on most other networks too.The proceeds will go to many different funds for Haiti, including the Red Cross, UNICEF, and The Clinton Bush Haiti Fund.

This will be the most fun you've had bowling in a long time. Saturday, January 30th, the USBC Great Salt Lake Bowling Association is hosting

Bowl for the Cure®
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Bonwood Bowl: 2500 S Main Street, SLC

All net proceeds benefit the Salt Lake City Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® For more information please visit the Great Salt Lake Bowling Association website by clicking here and download a PDF of the entry form.

After a magnitude 7.0 earthquake rocked Haiti 10 miles from the capital of Port-au-Prince Tuesday, the U.S. and countries around the world have shifted its focus to helping those in need. In a blog post on the U.S. State Department Web site, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's Chief of Staff Cheryl Mills called for those wanting to help to donate $10 by texting "HAITI" to "90999." The $10 donation will go automatically to the Red Cross "to help with relief efforts" and will be charged directly to your cell phone bill.

He wowed the judges last night on American Idol and is headed to Hollywood. So who is he? Justin Williams is 27 years old and before coming to Idol had already won a national competition. He swept the John Lennon Songwriting Competition performing on stage at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. He served an LDS Mission in Spain and while there was diagnosed with cancer. Seven years later, his cancer is in remission and his voice is as strong as ever. Click on "More" below to see his audition in Boston and what the judges had to say.

Simon Cowell is leaving "American Idol" after the 2010 season of the Fox talent show. Starting in the fall of 2011, he will appear on a different Fox show, "X Factor," an American version of a hit talent contest he created in the UK. Cowell worked out the final details of the deal to leave "Idol" and launch "X Factor" today. He signed the contract on stage with Fox executives at the Television Critics Association press tour in Pasadena. "I'm thrilled that we have put a date on the launch of the U.S. version of 'The X Factor,' and delighted to be continuing to work with Fox," Cowell said in a statement released by the network. "We have a fantastic relationship, a great team and are all very excited about this."

Here is the Colbie Caillat Jimmy Kimmel Live video of her Jan. 8, 2010 performance of "I Never Told You" on the late night talk show in support of her sophomore album, Breakthrough. The album has received a 2010 Grammy Award nomination for Best Pop Vocal Album. She looks a lot like Jennifer Aniston, right?

Paula Abdul tweeted goodbye last summer. During the first four weeks of audition shows she'll be replaced by celeb guests like Victoria Beckham and Mary J. Blige. Viewers will have to wait until Feb. 9 to see Ellen DeGeneres, who will join Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi during Idol's Hollywood round. It's more than a comedic part, DeGeneres says. "If there's something funny, I think I'll add humor to it. If it's not funny, I'll just talk about what I liked or didn't like," she says. "I'm going to be honest, and I'm going to be looking for somebody that's special and hope people try to set themselves apart."

Johnny Depp was handed a real treasure on Wednesday night at the People's Choice Awards at the Nokia Theatre. The Pirates of the Caribbean star was given the award for actor of the decade from the show that honors entertainers from movies, television and music. He and favorite R&B artist Mariah Carey were joined by the likes of Sandra Bullock, Steve Carell, Ellen DeGeneres, Alyson Hannigan, Hugh Jackman, Carrie Underwood, Mary J. Blige and Nicole Kidman. Here are the winners:

Movie: The Twilight Saga: New Moon
Actress: Sandra Bullock (The Proposal, The Blind Side)
Actor and Actor of Decade: Johnny Depp (Public Enemies,The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus)
Comedy Movie: The Proposal
Action Star: Hugh Jackman (X-Men Origins: Wolverine)
Comedic Star: Jim Carrey (A Christmas Carol)
R&B Artist: Mariah Carey
Female Music Artist: Taylor Swift
Male Music Artist: Keith Urban

It's a new year! For many women, that means it's time to lose a few pounds, start an exercise plan, etc..etc. But the authors of the new book Live a Little! Breaking the Rules Won't Break Your Health say give yourself a little slack, a brownie once in awhile and a day off from exercising without guilt. They say, there's a "middle ground" that most health-conscious women already walk upon or can reasonably achieve. How can you tell if you're living a healthy balanced life? They say that a "pretty healthy woman":
•Gets enough sleep to feel alert most days, without worrying about whether that's six, seven or eight hours (and knows that no research shows long-term harm from the kind of sleep deprivation common among new parents).

•Lives a large enough life to inflict some stress on herself and sometimes overdoes it — but has the resources to recover. (Lives that are not full enough are an overlooked problem in a popular culture focused on crazed multitaskers, Domar says.)

•Eats plenty of fruits, vegetables, lean protein, whole grains and healthy fats, but doesn't worry about exact proportions, occasional indulgences or the latest "superfood."

•Is physically active and fit enough to walk a 20-minute mile and lift the things she needs to lift — and is probably working harder to stay fit as she ages.

USA Today just put out the news that only 51% of American workers find their jobs interesting. Back in 1987, it was much higher. 70% of us thought our job was interesting. And, it looks like the recession and the stress it brought to the workplace lowered the happiness at work factor too. You can read more about the study in USA Today here...but if you need a lift, a smile, or some At-Work Cash, remember we have it all right here at FM100.3.

Supporters of Susan Powell are launching what they call a "social media blitz" to help find the missing mother of two. She disappeared from West Valley City four weeks ago and her loved ones still do not know if she is alive or dead. The trail has been cold for a month, but Powell's supporters hope the power of "The New Media" will produce some fresh leads.

PURPOSE: For sharing media about Susan Powell's disappearance, photos of Susan, Cox/Powell family press releases, sending comforting, caring messages to Susan's family and friends, and announcing related activities.

Some families pull out the pots and pans and make their own noise to ring in the New Year..but there are a lot of ideas for home-made noisemakers, midnight balloon drops, poppers, streamers, and more to add even more fun to the night. Check out the ideas here:

Salt Lake's New Year Celebration Countdown to 2010 in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City. Three days, three nights, one ticket. Live music, arts performances, dance parties, DJs, action sports — it's a new New Year celebration, December 29, 30 and 31. Make plans to stay-up late, party in the street and ring in 2010 in a major way.

As a result of the Dec 25th terror attempt on board a flight arriving in Detroit, the Transportation Security Administration has put additional security measures in place to ensure aviation security remains strong. Click "More" to get the details.

Christmas is just four days away and Sub for Santa of Utah County still needs volunteers to sponsor 160 more families for Christmas. Please Call 801-356-6300 to help out or click here to find out more.

I found a great blog with recipes for unique homemade gifts for the Christmas Holidays. There's Buttermilk Syrup, Hot Fudge, Peppermint Popcorn and directions on how to make each gift. The site is called "Our Best Bites", check it out!

Frosty the Snowman, Little Drummer Boy, The Santa Clause, Save the Reindeer, White Christmas, for the next few days there are all kinds of wonderful traditional Christmas programs for you to enjoy. Check out the Deseret News's list of all the upcoming programs here and Merry Christmas!

There's a reminder to keep our kids safe this Christmas by keeping an eye on what we hand on our trees, how we hang our Christmas Stockings, and how we keep everything lit up. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has a brochure you can download here with lots of reminders on how to make sure your family is safe this Christmas. You can download it here.

It's the busiest day at the USPS, but you still have time to mail your gifts.
Here are the Holiday shipping cut-off dates (domestic):
* Dec. 16 - Parcel Post
* Dec. 21 - First-Class Mail
* Dec. 21 - Priority Mail
* Dec. 23 - Express Mail
Source: USPS
One way customers can save time during the holiday shipping rush is by using Automated Postal Centers(APCs). Just as an ATM is a virtual bank, the APC is a virtual, stand-alone Post Office. The APC does everything short of face-to-face transactions ¯ dispensing stamps, weighing packages and calculating postage for Express Mail, Priority Mail, First-Class Mail and Parcel Post items. Customers can also skip the trip to the Post Office completely and ship online using the Postal Service's website, usps.com. Customers can print shipping labels, pay for postage and order free shipping supplies, including the popular Priority Mail Flat Rate Boxes, virtually eliminating the need to weigh. Customers can also request free package pickup online at usps.com. The Postal Service will pick up packages during regular mail delivery the next business day - and, unlike with other shipping companies, there is no fee for this service.

Want to make all your neighborhood gifts in one day and not have to buy the supplies or clean up the mess? Come join FM100.3 at Orson Gygi's Christmas Chocolate Gift Making Workshops on Saturdays at 3500 South 300 West in SLC! Each class is a workshop format and the class fee is $25 per day with a cost per item fee (priced out below). Sign up on-line and I'll see you there tomorrow

10 am-Chocolate and Caramel Covered Pretzel Rods
Includes:3 gourmet dipped pretzel rods, 1 cellophane bag Holiday Colored Ribbon .99¢ with a minimum of 12 pkgs ordered 12 pm-Fortune Cookies
Includes:5 Chocolate and caramel dipped Fortune Cookies 1 white Chinese pail, Holiday Colored Ribbon, $1.10 with a minimum of 12 pkgs ordered

1pm- Chocolate Covered Popcorn
Includes:White Chocolate Covered Popcorn drizzled with peppermint pieces, and contrasting color in chocolate. C4 size cellophane bag Ribbon.99¢ with a minimum of 12 pkgs ordered

2 pm-Chocolate Covered Marshmallows
Includes: 3-Gourmet Chocolate Dipped Marshmallows with Christmas Sprinkles Cellophane Bag Holiday Colored Ribbon 85¢ for 3 Marshmallows with minimum of 12 pkgs.

3 pm- Chocolate Truffles
Includes:4 Gourmet Cocoa Dipped Truffles,Candy Box for truffles Holiday Label $1.50 for 4 truffles with a minimum of 12 boxes ordered

Sarah Welch and Alica Rockmore's column in the Deseret News today was all about how to not get too stressed while catching up on your holiday shopping. The two women are with getbuttonedup.com and have advice on how to bargain hunt and still get meaningful gifts. Their suggestions?
1. Start with a list and a budget.
2. Brainstorm and research to get a gift someone wants to receive.
3. Research the deals online.
4. Ditch the need to find the one, perfect deal.

This year FM100.3 is thrilled to be a sponsor again of "A Kurt Bestor Christmas" at Abravenel Hall this week. The shows run from Thursday, December 10th through Saturday, December 12th in Salt Lake City. Amazingly enough, this is the 21st year that Kurt has brought his original compositions and arrangements and traditional Christmas favorites to the stage. FM100.3's Rebecca Cressman talked with Kurt about this year's show, this year's special guest performer all the way from South Africa, and why his daughters will be very much a part of "A Kurt Bestor Christmas" again this year. Listen Here.

Some of Sarah Palin's biggest fans lined up all night outside the Costco in SLC just to spend five seconds with the former Vice Presidential Candidate. About 550 people got the chance to meet her and get an autographed copy of her new book "Going Rogue." KSL Reporter Randall Jeppesen snapped this photo of two of Sarah's look alikes. Leslie Heath is from Highland. She's standing next to another woman who looks remarkably like Sarah Palin too. Chris Kimball is from Bountiful. Both women surprised the crowd with just how much they look like the guest of honor.

Want Santa to chat with the kids on your I-Phone. He can do it. The bearded elf can communicate with your kids through an application called Santa's Message that Alissa Owen, of Sandy, created for her iPhone. She partnered with a programmer in England who wrote the code. Now Santa's Message sells for $1.99 in the iPhone app store. Read More in today's Deseret News about how it helps kids their kids figure out what's naughty and nice.

The all-female a capella group called "Noteworthy" from Provo has hit the big time. They'll be competing against 7 other all vocal groups from across the country on NBC's new TV show called "The Sing Off." Nick Lachey will host the four-night reality singing competition, which will premiere Monday, December 14 at 8PM ET/PT. Following its debut, new two-hour The Sing-Off episodes will air on the next two nights in the Tuesday and Wednesday at 8PM ET/PT timeslot before its finale airs live on Monday, December 21 at 8PM ET/PT. The performances will be critiqued by singer Ben Folds, Boyz II Men member Shawn Stockham, and a rotating guest judge who will be announced each night. Home viewer votes cast following the broadcasts will determine which group receives the show's grand prize of $100,000 and an Epic Records/Sony Music recording contract.

This morning there's lots of talk about a consumer group's warning about the popular children's toy "Zhu Zhu" an electronic pet hamster. GoodGuide.com says it found a chemical called antimony, which is a metal with potential health hazards. You can read more about it here and find other top toys for 2009 and check out GoodGuide's ratings here.

Sheryl Crow and Jordin Sparks joined President Barak Obama and his family for the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony in Washington, D.C. on Thursday. Sparks sang "I'll Be Home For Christmas," while Crow performed "Peace On Earth." The event will air on public TV stations around the country, beginning today. The annual lighting began on Christmas Eve in December 1923, when then President Calvin Coolidge walked from the White House to the Ellipse (a park south of the White House) to light a 48-foot balsam fir that had been decorated with 2,500 electric bulbs colored white, red and green that had been donated by the Electric League of Washington. The ceremony, which is now known as the Christmas Pageant of Peace and boosts a 46 year old, 42-foot tall Colorado blue-spruce,is once again located on the Ellipse, having been celebrated for 20 years in various parks around the White House.

Candy Cane Corner is the holiday store for the homeless families being sheltered at The Road Home or the YWCA. This year because so many families are in need, the Candy Cane Corner expects double the demand and needs help providing new clothing and toys for children and adults. Blankets, personal care items, and non-violent themed gifts for teens are especially needed. Items can be dropped off at the store located at 330 East 400 South on weekdays 12-7 and weekends 12-5. Click "More" to get the Candy Cane Corner Wish List

Salt Lake County Flu Vaccinations
You may be in luck in you've wanted to get your Swine flu vaccinations this week. The Salt Lake Valley Health Department is now making appointments for 7,200 H1N1 vaccinations.Those wishing to set an appointment for Wednesday, Thursday or Friday of this week or next week can go online at www.SLVHealth.org or call (801) 743-7280.

Weber County Flu Vaccinations
No appointment is needed today or tomorrow to get your free H1N1 Vaccination in Weber County. Come to the Exhibit Hall at the Weber County Fairgrounds in Ogden (by the Golden Spike Events Center) today and tomorrow between 10:30 am - 5:00 pm. Exit 346 off of I-15, just follow the brown signs to the Fairground.

For those who missed out on the Black Friday bargains, there's still time to bag the best buys without leaving home or your desk at work. Here's some help that will give you great websites to help you get the most of your online shopping.

Hundreds of well-known online stores like Barnes and Noble, Staples, and Overstock.com have a place within their shopping cart for a "coupon code" that gives a percent or dollar amount off your purchase. If you don't know the code, you can't take advantage of the discount. You can find these secret discount codes and coupon codes listed on many sites across the internet but the problem with these sites is that they're usually personal homepages and they don't maintain their lists! Currentcodes.com has a full-time staff of trained individuals whose only job is to find new coupon codes and discount codes and verify the accuracy of the existing database.

Special thanks to Jill Lambert. She and her co-workers at IntegraCore have organized a project for The Road Home to coincide with FM 100.3's donation drive at the homeless shelter in downtown Salt Lake City on Dec 22nd. They're holding Bake Sales, auctioning off turkey and racks of ribs and have placed 14 boxes for clothing and toy donations around the building! They will also have volunteers to help the day of the Holiday drive if needed. They're so excited, they're calling their project "IntegraCares". What a fantastic way to get everyone involved to help out some of the most needy families in our community. If you have ideas and want to help us help out The Road Home, email me at Rebecca@FM100.com

David Archuleta will be signing CDs this weekend at the Fort Union Deseret Book in Midvale. It will be a busy morning since he'll meet and greet with fans from 10am-11:30am and sign his new Christmas CD "Christmas From the Heart." It's a perfect time to get that autographed CD for Christmas.
Ft. Union Deseret Book, 1110 E. Ft. Union Blvd. in Midvale
* While you're there...don't forget to pick up your FM100.3 Volume 9 Christmas CD with all of your favorite musicians who perform in our 2009 Christmas Concert Series!

Gift Cards are still one of the most popular gifts of the season, but there are some "gotchas" to be aware of...like monthly fees for cards that aren't used within 12 months of their purchase, magnetic strip expiration dates that could strip you of the value, and limitations on on-line purchases. Check out this blog on Consumer Reports for details on the gotchas and the new "Gift Card" consumer protection laws that begin in 2010.

If you saw it, you were probably stunned. Last night a meteor exploded way up above us and lit up the sky with a huge flash. Nasa's Patrick Wiggins says the typical meteoroid is the size of a grain of sand but this one could have been the size of a human head..so when it collided with the earth's atmosphere it formed a huge ball of fire called a bolide. Click on "More" to see a video of it on YouTube.

Hey, this morning on the FM100.3 Morning Show our Brian Foxx spilled the beans that tons of stores have already kicked off Black Friday deals...like laptops for $250, DVD Movies for $10, tool sets half off, etc. You can find them with the help of "Tightwad Tod" he writes for Consumer Reports and has the scoop. Click Read More and scroll down to his blog "Black Friday Comes Early at Big Chain Stores" to find the deals here and Merry Christmas!

Challenge America is a national initiative to provide support to our country's returning wounded military. The initiative's mission is to work with communities across the United States in linking new and existing services and supporting the development of recreational and occupational programs to better serve returning injured military and their families. Challenge America was officially launched by Amy Grant and Vince Gill at a star-studded concert event to honor wounded warriors in Washington, DC, on June 8, 2009.

This week there are parties to kick off the return of the Twilight Saga and the movie "New Moon" to the box office.

There's the New Moon Experience...a party with music and vampire fun with the Twilight Moms at the South Towne Expo. It's 2 days of Twilight Saga craziness and a chance for you to live the New Moon Experience by visiting Forks, La Push and Volterra all under one roof in Salt Lake City! November 19th and 29th.

There's also an Advanced Screening of New Moon to raise money for the American Cancer Society. For a $25 Donation you can see the movie before everyone else! Doors open at 6:00 pm - movie begins at 6:30 pm. Pre-show entertainment, treats and door prizes! For tickets, please contact Erin Barker at 801-493-4709.
Start Time: Thursday, November 19 at 6:30pm
End Time: Thursday, November 19 at 9:00pm
Where: Megaplex 12 at the Gateway

What do you do now to get ready for Thanksgiving? What do you do next week? Better Homes and Gardens put together a countdown to help us get ready for Thanksgiving Day and Dinner. Here's what we should be doing this weekend:

-Invite your guests. If the gathering is shared, keep track of who is bringing what on your menu.
-Determine any special food needs for your guests and plan accordingly.
-Make shopping list of perishables and nonperishables. Don't forget to include film, batteries, and beverages.
-If you are ordering a fresh turkey, do it now.
Make a Thanksgiving to-do list, listing all the little things you feel must get done prior to Thanksgiving. Be sure to schedule time for each chore and indicate who will take care of that chore.
-Decide which china, glassware, and table linens you'll use.
-If tablecloths and napkins need to be cleaned or ironed, do it now.
-Once table settings have been decided, order a floral centerpiece or make plans to create your own.

Operation Christmas Stockings needs your help. Tonight volunteers will come together to assemble and pack thousands of Christmas Stockings for our troops serving in the Middle East. Chief Wiggles aka Paul Holton lives in Salt Lake and over the last five years has inspired people across the nation to donate gifts, basic supplies, and Christmas goodies for our troops to be delivered for Christmas. Bring your co-workers, neighbors, friends and family tonight to get these stockings ready to ship. Here the details:
Operation Stocking Stuffing
Tonight (Nov 12) 5-8pm
Mesa Storage Systems
2275 S 900 W
Salt Lake City, Utah 84119

The Department of Veterans Affairs is reaching out to veterans, and their families on Veteran's Day. VA representatives from all areas will have a 10-person phone bank manned from 6:00 am to 6:00pm to field incoming calls concerning medical care, disability claims , GI Bill, job training and a whole host of other benefits deserving of those who fought to keep us free.

From 6am-6pm Call 1-877-908-0680 for VA Support.

Other Veteran's Day events:
9:00 am-Cornerstone ceremony George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home Masonic Lodge
10:00 am-Break the mold for the Veterans Tribute Tower Bell George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home
11:00 am-Veteran's Day Parade starts at West Jordan City Hall
11:00 am-Purple Heart Monument re-dedication George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home
1:00 pm-Utah Dept of Veterans Affairs Veterans Day Ceremony (UT State Capitol) UT Vietnam Memorial 20 yr rededication
3:00 pm-First ringing of Veterans Tribute Tower Bell - George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home

We're all trying to keep our hands clean to prevent the spread of flu, but the Utah Poison Control Center says we need to be careful not to leave the little bottles of hand sanitizers within the reach of babies, toddlers, or older children. Hand sanitizers contain more Ethyl Alcohol than hard liquors, anywhere from 62 to 64 percent. That's equivalent to 120 proof. So, small children that swallow the sanitizers can get intoxicated at risk to their health. Here are some recommendations from the Utah Poison Control Center:

�� Keep hand sanitizer gel and other ethanol containing products (mouthwash, perfumes, body splashes, hairspray) out of reach of small children.

�� Supervise the use of hand sanitizer gel.

�� Older children may attempt to abuse products containing ethanol like hand sanitizer gels.

�� Call the Utah Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222 if you have any concerns.

The Game Boy beat out nine other classic toys -- including Hot Wheels, Cabbage Patch Kids and the Rubik's Cube -- to earn a spot as one of three inductees in this year's National Toy Hall of Fame class. The others? The iconic Big Wheel and the ubiquitous "ball," which somehow took a decade before getting the green light. Who's voting on these things, anyway?

Do you want to add some fun and still give your family a chance to give thanks? Try this New World twist to the old British tradition of Christmas crackers. At the meal's start, each guest grabs one end of his own cracker and one end of his neighbor's. On the count of three, everyone yanks. Out pour the party favors -- and, in this version, a "gratitude form" to be filled out and read aloud as part of the festivities.

You can help the Utah Food Bank make sure that no family goes without a holiday turkey. You can donate $10 online and buy a turkey for needy families or donate more to cover the costs of an entire Thanksgiving meal. You can also donate non-perishable Thanksgiving fixins directly at the Utah Food Bank, or drop off them off at Smith's or Jiffy Lube. Besides Thanksgiving meal basics, here is a list of the most needed items at the Utah Food Bank.
Utah Food Bank's most needed items currently are:

* Peanut Butter
* Tuna Fish
* Canned Fruit (low sugar)
* Canned Vegetables
* Canned Stews/Chili
* Boxed Meals
* Macaroni and Cheese/Pasta

Want to get your kids involved in something special for Thanksgiving? The Road Home distributes"Turkey Boxes" to 300+ clients in supportive housing. Volunteers can put together boxes & bring them to the shelter. Box ideas: disposable turkey roasting pans, canned vegetables, stuffing mix, instant potatoes, cranberry sauce. ...We also collect grocery store gift cards ($5, $10, and $20) so ...families can purchase a turkey & pie! Contact Ashley Farmer (801.819.7298) with questions!

If you plan on getting your Christmas tree the old fashion way...(heading out to the woods and cutting it down yourself) you'll be glad to know that Christmas tree permits are now on sale in parts of Utah. Some of the district offices of the Fishlake and Dixie national forests are selling permits starting around $10. By the end of November, permits will go on sale in the national forests throughout the state. Here are some of the details:
-Trees have to be cut close to the ground.
-No cutting is allowed within 200 feet of rivers and streams.
-Each forest has a list of what kinds of trees can and can't be cut for the holidays.
Ashley National Forest in Vernal-(435)789-1181
Dixie National Forest in Cedar City-(435)865-3700
Fishlake National Forest in Richfield-(435)896-9233

Get out your Windex. A story in the Deseret News reveals that the smell of cleanliness triggers an "unconscious sense of morality," The study was led by a BYU Assistant Professor Katie Liljenquist. She asked people to divide money or volunteer for charitable organizations and found that those same people were significantly more giving in a room recently spritzed with lemon-scented Windex than in a nonscented room.

Remember your first job? Today, Oprah goes back in time and has celebrities remembering their very first paycheck. Oprah's first was working at a grocery store...but her next job was her first in TV. Check out how she does back in the news anchor business and what Kirstie Allie and Martina McBride did way back when.

Parents have been told over and over not to let kids watch TV alone. But now a new study shows that advice can backfire: Researchers found that children who watched television with their folks were almost four times as likely to be frightened by scary programs as those who viewed alone.
The researchers suggest that well-intentioned parents might be inadvertently turning up the volume on fear. That can happen simply because children are watching their parents' reactions.

An Eagle Mountain family's homemade costume has hit the big time. Conner Dean told his father, Preston, he did not want to be a dinosaur again this year. Instead, he wanted to be a Transformer from the popular cartoon and movie series.In his costume, Conner transforms from "Sideswipe" the robot into a Corvette Stingray.Dad spent more than a month designing the costume and getting the fit just right. "People didn't realize that he actually transformed into the car. And so once they see that, it's ... it's two costumes in one, I guess." Preston Dean said. The family's video of Conner on YouTube (see below) is gaining fans. He's also excited to show it off to his Kindergarten class.

Dr. Elayne Kahn wrote a book called 1001 Ways You Reveal Your Personality. She says what kind of costume you choose, reveals alot about your personality. Here's a few of her ideas:

* Witches -- Enchanting people, take control in romantic situations. Always honest about there feelings.

* Politicians -- Suspicious of authority. Judge people by there actions, not by their words. Opinionated.

* Movie Stars -- Concerned about reputation, success. Enjoy being the center of attention. Socially active.

* Clowns -- Sensitive to others emotions, self-assured, can laugh at themselves.

* Aliens -- Often have a hard time understanding people's intentions.

* Monsters -- Appear calm, but they're hiding internal turmoil. Have difficulty expressing themselves.

* No Costume -- You're afraid of criticism. Uptight, you have a hard time letting go. Underneath it all, you have an intense need to be accepted.

mid the ongoing 1980s nostalgia, toy manufacturer Mattel says it will release a 'Ladies of the 80s' collection of Barbie dolls, featuring the mini-me versions of singers Cyndi Lauper, Debbie Harry, and Joan Jett.

Need some last-minute help? Here's some great ideas for easy to put together costumes.

The Utah Cancer Control Program coordinates with the Utah Department of Health and local health departments to provide breast cancer screenings and free mammograms to Utah women. In the last 15 years, they've provided free or low cost screenings to 95,000 women. To be eligible women need to be between the ages of 50-64 who live in households with an income of up to 250% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). To see if you qualify for UCCP services, call 1-800-717-1811.

Lots of people got up early this morning to get in line at The Davis County Health Department and at The Utah County Health Department as they held vaccination clinics today. Both clinics ran out of the vaccine temporarily. The Utah County Health Department hopes to get more vaccine and hold another clinic next Tuesday, Nov. 3rd, but suggest the public check their website or hot line (801-851-2222) for availability. The Davis County Health Department is temporarily out of the novel H1N1 vaccine. To find out when it will be available again, Call the Flu Information Line at 801-451-3333..

Great news! ABC says it plan to broadcast the Halloween family favorite "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" tonight October 27th and Wednesday night, Octobr 28th at 8:00pm ET. If you're looking for your favorite Halloween shows and specials, plus some new ones too. Here's some help. Whether you're in the mood for a good old-fashioned horror movie frightfest, a seasonal TV classic, or a candy lover's cooking showcase, check out AOL's list of upcoming daily ghoulish goodness, from now until Halloween.

Every morning this week, Brian Foxx and the FM100.3 Morning Show is taking your pictures of your pets in Halloween costumes to get you in to win tickets for your family to go to the Cornbellies Corn Maze and Pumpkin Fest at Thanksgiving Point. And...you'll love the Papa Murphey Jack-O-Lantern Pizza that's a part of the prize. Just email your photos to Mornings@fm100.com...and if you need ideas..here's a website with tons of costumes for dogs and cats. Have fun!

AOL came out with a list of inappropriate Halloween costumes for teen girls this week. The list includes costumes that reveal much more than a fun idea or creative imagination. Blogger Mom Eliza Faree from Blisstree.com added her thoughts on AOL's Top five and found five more costumes she says you may want to keep out of your teen's dress up drawer this year.
AOL's Top Choices:
1. Mary Had a Little Lamb- Girl in what looks like a maid outfit that cuts to above her knees. She wears a bonnet and holds a lamb and a staff in the other hand.
2. Alice in Wonderland- This one once again looks like a french maid outfit only it is blue with the white trim. The girl wears a big black bow at the top of her head, white tights and black heels.
3. Cheshire Cat- This has a girl wearing fluffy boots (hairy) that are pink, a pink skirt that cuts once again way above the knee, arm warmers, a pink top, ears and a mouth mask for the cat. I must say it isn't as bad as some of these others but it does remind me of a little girl wearing pajamas.
4. Fallen Angel- This would be the perfect gothic look, but not on a 12 year old or younger. This one has the beaten black wings, criss cross stockings, black halo, large black boots and once again the maid outfit but with shredded black on top. The look is topped off with black lipstick, eyeshadow, etc and a choker.
5. Punk Rock Fairy- Pink dress with a black lace up the front, black leather boots that go almost up to the knees, black wings and black and white stripped arm warmers. This at least goes past her knees.

The Obama Administration paid tribute to Breast Cancer Awareness Month in a big way today, as workers hoisted a massive pink ribbon in the front of the White House. The ribbon, which runs the length of the columns in front of the presidential residence, was raised after first lady Michelle Obama spoke at a breast cancer awareness event Friday. The National Cancer Institute estimates that more than 192,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009, and more than 40,000 will die from it.

The Halloween spirit has already taken hold of the technosphere, where iPhone and Facebook applications, Twitter promotions and more abound. From Web sites that let you try on masks virtually, to iPhone applications that help you dress for the devilish occasion, Click here to find seven of the best ways to a have a high-tech Halloween from ABC News.

A new website is up and if you have a webcam attached to your PC, you can click through a menu of Halloween masks and see and image of yourself wearing the costume on your computer screen. Check it out here:

Are your kids crazy about Miley? Here's a website to walk you through how to put together a Miley Cyrus costume just in time for Halloween. Starting with spray painting a shirt.....have fun!

A new report from the Institute of Medicine calls for dramatic changes in the meals served to school children, including offering kids a greater variety of fruits and vegetables, serving 1% and skim milk instead of whole and 2% milk, and limiting sodium and calories:
The recommendations say schools should:
•Increase the amount of vegetables to ¾ cup a day at lunch for kindergarten through eighth grade and one cup a day for grades 9 through 12.
•Increase to at least ½ cup of these every week: green leafy vegetables, orange vegetables (carrots, sweet potatoes, summer squash) and beans.
•Decrease the amount of starchy veggies such as potatoes.
•Offer more fruit at breakfast.
•Make sure at least half or more of grains and breads are whole-grain.

All four of the Salt Lake Valley Health Department's flu vaccination clinics have run out of the H1N1 nasal spray vaccine. They do have the injectable vaccine, which is free, but it is limited to children four years old and younger. More of the nasal spray vaccine should arrive weekly, but for now here are the hours and location to take your children to receive the injectable vaccine:
SLVHD Vaccination Clinics
Open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

* South Main Public Health Center
3690 South Main Street
Salt Lake City, Utah 84115

* Ellis R. Shipp Public Health Center
4535 South 5600 West
West Valley City, Utah 84120

* Salt Lake City Public Health Center
610 South 200 East
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111

* Southeast Public Health Center
9340 South 700 East
Sandy, Utah 84070

I took my teen sons to see Where the Wild Things Area nd we loved it, but most of my friends agreed that the movie is too dark for young children. I'd be okay taking a child who is seven or eight years old, but the website "Common Sense Media" is recommending it for children 9 years old and up. Here's what they say:

"Parents need to know that director Spike Jonze's adaptation of Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are isn't appropriate for younger kids, even those who adore the book (there's a big difference between looking at a beautifully illustrated children's story and watching a live-action movie full of sights and sounds that will probably scare the average 4-year-old). The movie explores mature themes of loneliness, insecurity, and fear of change, both within Max's human family and the one he finds on his adventure. The island that Max lands on can be a scary and dark place, and the Wild Things themselves aren't above threatening (repeatedly) to eat Max, as well as becoming hot-headed and destructive (and when a Wild Thing gets destructive, it can be quite intense)."
The website also gives parents ideas on how and what to talk about with your kids so they can understand Max's fears, anger, and return home. Click on the More link and check out their recommendations here.

"The Simpsons" is giving one lucky contest winner the chance to make others yellow with envy by creating a character for the animated TV series. The new Springfield resident will appear in an early 2010 episode featuring Chris Martin of Coldplay as guest star. The contest, part of the Fox show's 20th-anniversary celebration, is for those 18 and older. It opens Friday and runs until 11:59 p.m. EDT Oct. 24. The winner gets a trip to Los Angeles to work with producers and the show's animation director. The top entry will be announced in mid-November.

The father of a 6-year-old boy who was thought to be in a helium balloon that floated away said Friday accusations that the ordeal was a publicity stunt are "extremely pathetic." The sheriff said he will be asking more questions. Richard Heene and his family made the rounds on all three television networks on Friday, and the boy at the center of the saga got sick twice when he and his father were asked during separate interviews what he meant when he said that "we did this for a show."

It happened earlier this morning and his family is praying he'll be okay. A little 6 year old boy was working on a hot-air helium balloon with his family outside their Fort Collins Colorado home when he climbed inside the hatch. The silver balloon became untethered and took off floating thousands of feet in the air for almost 2 hours while TV stations and officials tried to chase the balloon down. When it landed 20 miles north of Denver, paramedics couldn't find the boy inside the craft. Now...officials are concerned about what could have happened and the search for the boy continues.

Today the Mormon Tabernacle Choir announced that nine-time Grammy Award Winner Natalie Cole and author/historian David McCullough will be the special guests for their annual Christmas concerts at the LDS Conference Center. The concerts begin with the Dress Rehearsal on Dec 10th and run through Dec 13th. On-line Registration for the free tickets begin this Saturday, Oct 17th or call 1-866-LDS-TIKS between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.

It's our 21st Wedding Anniversary...and you can see from our engagement photo it was definitely the '80s when we got hitched! Lucky for me, I'm married to a man who never forgets a date. But,if your spouse has a tendency to forget your anniversary, remind him or her a week or so ahead. Why go through another day of being upset that he or she didn't remember?
Here's some fun ideas to keep the special date in mind:
-Put an ad in the paper. Maybe not a real ad, but take a piece of paper and write, "Joe and Elizabeth are celebrating their 7th anniversary next Saturday, April 22." Put the paper in your spouse's favorite section of the paper and make sure he or she sees it.
-Send an ecard to your spouse. Include a funny story about your wedding and add, "I can't wait to relive our wedding night on our anniversary Thursday."

Do you know an inspiring woman in Utah? Someone who has made a significant contribution to her home and family, her community, her business industry? If so, nominate her now for the Wasatch Woman of the Year 2010. The overall winner and five honorees will be chosen the final week of October. The categories you can nominate are:
Business
Community
Motherhood
Perseverance
Up & Coming (women ages 18-24)
The overall winner will be on the cover of Wasatch Woman magazine (January/February 2010 issue)and honored at our Wasatch Woman of the Year luncheon on January 29 at the Downtown Hilton Hotel.

Today, thanks to the determination of breast cancer survivor Cynthia Minor, Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon will officially sign a proclamation marking October 13th as a day to honor the men and women enduring Metatastic breast Cancer. Metastatic (stage IV) breast cancer is defined by the spread of breast cancer to other parts of the body -- most commonly the lungs, liver, bones and brain. Cynthia Minor joined FM100.3 at this month's Open House for the Susan G Komen for the Cure Salt Lake office and while there talked with us about how survivors like herself with advanced cases of breast cancer need more support and recognition. Mayor Corroon was at the Open House too and agreed. He promised Cynthia that if she penned an official declaration he would sign it and officially proclaim October 13th, Metatastic Breast Cancer Awareness Day. You are invited to join Cynthia, representatives from Komen for the Cure, the American Cancer Society, me, and FM100.3 just after 4pm during the County Council Meeting to celebrate the signing as Salt Lake County citizens mark their first Metastic Breast Cancer Awareness Day. Salt Lake County Council Office
2001 South State Street #N1100
Salt Lake City, Utah 84190

MICHAEL JACKSON may have passed away, but he'll live on at this year's American Music Awards. The late King of Pop has received five nominations at this year's awards, second only to TAYLOR SWIFT, who received six nods. EMINEM was third with four nods. ADAM LAMBERT, who helped announce the nominations this morning, will perform on the show, along with THE BLACK EYED PEAS, ALICIA KEYS and JENNIFER LOPEZ. No host has yet been announced for the telecast, which airs November 22nd on ABC-TV. You can vote for your favorites at AMAVOTE.com.

After this weekend's tragedy students at American Fork High School have decided to honor the teacher that gave her life by marching on. Heather Christensen, 33, was the only person killed Saturday night when a bus carrying members of the American Fork High School band swerved off I-15 and crashed just north of the Utah-Idaho border. The band members, many with bumps and bruises from the bus crash, will honor her in a competition at BYU Tuesday night. The program remembers fallen World War II veterans and Heather's photo will be included among the war heroes. The band is scheduled to perform between 9 and 9:30 p.m. The school will also be sending a spirit bus full of students to help cheer them on.

Thank you for joining FM100.3 and America First Credit Union to make a difference for the hungry families in our community. We are collecting non-perishable food from now until October 17th. To help, just drop off your donations at the nearest America First Credit Union location. Need an idea on what to donate? Here is a list of the Utah Food Bank Services' most needed items: • Peanut Butter • Tuna Fish • Canned Fruit (low sugar) • Canned Vegetables • Canned Stews/Chili • Boxed Meals • Macaroni and Cheese/Pasta

If you missed the big "Office" wedding, you missed a funny spoof of Chris Brown's famous viral wedding video. Check out the Office crew bustin a few moves.

You've heard real men eat quiche, did you know they wear pink too? Just check out NFL football. The National Football League has teamed with the American Cancer Society for their "A Crucial Catch" campaign, which emphasizes the importance of annual breast cancer screenings, especially for women who are over the age of 40. You'll see players, referees, and coaches wearing pink on the field all month long. And the NFL is auctioning off lots of pink sports stuff to raise money for the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Cancer Campaign. Check out the auction items here:

Heather Sandy sent us a link to a website called The Hungry Mouse and it has a fantastic Brown Sugar Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe and the pictures to help guide you while you're making it. Check it out and let me know if you make it, if it turns out as good as it looks.

Researchers with the International Journal of Cancer say they've found that being physically active before breast cancer can improve survival after breast cancer. The recommendation? Exercise vigourously at least four hours a week. The downside of the findings is that light activity like house work, office business, and gardening don't give the same benefits. The best prevention? A lifetime of exercise and sports activities.

So, you know, it is what it is, but Americans are totally annoyed by the use of "whatever" in conversations. The popular slacker term of indifference was found "most annoying in conversation" by 47 percent of Americans surveyed in a Marist College poll released Wednesday. "Whatever" easily beat out "you know," which especially grated a quarter of respondents. The other annoying contenders were "anyway" (at 7 percent), "it is what it is" (11 percent) and "at the end of the day" (2 percent). "Whatever" — pronounced "WHAT'-ehv-errr" when exasperated — is an expression with staying power. Immortalized in song by Nirvana ("oh well, whatever, nevermind") in 1991, popularized by the Valley girls in "Clueless" later that decade, it is still commonly used, often by younger people. It can be an all-purpose argument-ender or a signal of apathy. And it can really be annoying. The poll found "whatever" to be consistently disliked by Americans regardless of their race, gender, age, income or where they live.

If you are around or under the age of 45, live in Utah and have breast cancer ~ You're officially a member of the Young Survivor Sisters group. We hope this club will be incredibly helpful and understanding as you face your cancer journey.

Need more energy? Here are some really surprising, non-caffeinated, ways to rev you up...... 1. Change your socks.
2. Rethink your workout time.
3. Eat chia seeds.
4. Sniff some citrus.
5. Get on your toes.
Sound a little surprising? Check out the details here.

Adam Levine and the rest of the guys in Maroon 5 are known to throw Halloween parties that are completely vegan. They call upon the expertise of raw food chef and author Ani Phyo to cater dairy free treats such as Happy Halloween Chocolates and Apricot Kream Filled Acai Tartlets. According to Ani's website, most of the guys in the band are vegan.

Halloween is just three weeks away. And if you need some ideas on costumes, Disney's Family Fun website has a ton that you can make on your own. Each costume idea comes with a list of supplies, clothes, and accessories you need to put it all together. Check out the new costume ideas like the Quarterback, the Rockin Sushi or the Windy Duo-and have fun!

If someone in your home has the H1N1 or "Swine Flu", your goals is to not only take care of them, but to prevent the flu from spreading. The Center for Disease Control has recommendations on when you should seek medical treatment, what kind of over the counter medications you can give at home, and how to keep the flu from spreading from person to person and through your laundry. Check out the recommendations here.

To kick-off Breast Cancer Awareness month today, Susan G Komen for the Cure in Salt Lake is opening its doors today to introduce you to all its support, programs, leaders, and volunteers. FM100.3 will be there all day and I'll stop by from 3:30-5:30pm.

Where?
Salt Lake Affiliate Office
1088 S 1100 E Suite B

When?
Today from 11:30am-7:30pm

What Will You Find?
-Really tasty refreshments and Snacks
-prize drawings
-$100 Victoria Secret Pink giveaway
-lots of information about programs to help breast cancer patients and survivors

A new survey commissioned by Vanity Fair magazine and CBS' 60 Minutes reveals more guys would prefer to change places for one week with GEORGE CLOONEY than President BARACK OBAMA. Clooney edged out Mr. Obama, 26 percent to 24 percent. They were followed by New England Patriots quarterback TOM BRADY with 17 percent and rocker BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, with 16 percent. When women were asked to name the person they would most like to trade places with for one week, the top vote-getter was first lady MICHELLE OBAMA, with 26 percent. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was picked by 16 percent of the women, followed by actress ANGELINA JOLIE with 13 percent and singer BEYONCE with 12 percent of the vote.

It's our Fm100.3 United Way Bake Sale today, so you're welcome to come swing by the station and pick up some brownies, cookies, cakes, etc. Any money we raise will be donated to the United Way of Salt Lake to help local families. Feel free to join in and buy what you'd like. We're at 55 North 300 West in downtown Salt Lake City. Thanks!

Parents might say "honesty is the best policy," but when it comes to interacting with their own kids, mom and dad stretch the truth with the best of them, finds a new study.

Even the most ambitious Americans are playing defense when it comes to career planning-hanging on to their jobs as tight as they can. For most workers, that includes paying extra attention to their relationship with their direct supervisor, who, not surprisingly, is under quite a bit of pressure lately. What do you do? Your very best. Here are 10 strategies from SmartMoney.com that employees in almost any job can use to help keep their bosses happy-and keep themselves off the street.

- The makers of Tylenol have announced a voluntary recall of some of the company's children's and infants' formulas. The recall was issued over concerns of bacteria contamination in several products made between April and June of last year. There's been no announcement on whether anyone got sick from the medicine and the FDA says the recall is only a precaution. Concerned consumers are encouraged to call the company at 1-800-962-5357. Recalled Products:
Children's TYLENOL« Plus Cold MS Suspension 4 oz. Grape
Children's TYLENOL« Suspension 4oz. Grape
Children's TYLENOL« Suspension 4oz. Bubble Gum
Children's TYLENOL« Suspension 4oz. Strawberry
Infants' TYLENOL« Grape Suspension Drops 1/4oz.
Infants' TYLENOL« Suspension 1/2oz. Cherry
Children's TYLENOL« Dye Free Suspension 4oz. Cherry
Children's TYLENOL« Suspension 4oz. Cherry
Children's TYLENOL« Plus Cough & Runny Nose 4oz. Cherry Infants' TYLENOL« Suspension Drops 1/2oz. Grape Children's TYLENOL« Plus Flu 4oz. Bubble Gum Children's TYLENOL« Plus Cold Suspension 4oz. Grape Children's TYLENOL« Plus Cough/ST Suspension 4oz. Cherry Infants' TYLENOL« Suspension Drops 1oz. Grape Infants' TYLENOL« Dye Free Suspension 1oz. Cherry Children's TYLENOL« Pediatric Suspension 1oz. Cherry Infants' TYLENOL« Suspension Drops 1oz. Cherry Children's TYLENOL« Plus Cold/Allergy 4oz. Bubble Gum
Infants' TYLENOL« Drops 1oz. Grape
Infants' TYLENOL« Grape Suspension Drops H/G 1/2oz.
Children's TYLENOL« Suspension 4oz. Cherry, Hospital Govt.

Business owners are the happiest Americans, according to a recent survey. Those working in manufacturing are the least satisfied. The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index found that business owners scored highest, with 72.5, in "overall well-being" in a poll of more than 100,000 Americans in 11 sectors. Professionals and managers/executives came in at No. 2 (71.5) and No. 3 (70.9). Find out where your job ranks when you Read More Here.

One, two, buckle my shoe. Better make that one, two, shots for the flu.The National Institutes of Health says that while most Americans will need a single dose of vaccine to protect against the 2009 H1N1 influenza, more commonly known as swine flu, little kids won't be as lucky. Dr. ANTHONY FAUCI, a top NIH official, says that youngsters under ten will have to receive two doses about 21 days apart because their immune reaction isn't as substantial in response to the single shot as is that of older children and adults. In nearly all cases, protection from swine flu is evident between eight and ten days of one shot administered to everyone over ten. Fauci stressed that parents shouldn't be too concerned because children who are immunized for the first time for regular seasonal flu have to get two vaccinations. That still means, of course, that the very young will likely have to get four shots to cover both the winter flu and swine flu.

The MICHAEL JACKSON concert film is scheduled to open on October 28th. Tickets for Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT, which will screen for only two weeks, go on sale this Sunday through various movie ticket websites and through the film's official website, thisisit-movie.com. A new preview clip featuring additional footage of Michael Jackson rehearsing for his now-cancelled London residency was released yesterday. It shows Michael singing "Human Nature," a track off his iconic album Thriller. He was scheduled to perform 50 concerts at London's O2 Arena, beginning this past July.

Last night, Neil Patrick Harris opened up the Emmys with a pretty amazing number. It was called "Put Down the Remote". It was one part humor, one part dancing, and pretty entertaining if you like Broadway musical acts. Check it out here.

Great news! The Wells Fargo & Co.'s financial report is out and it shows that the cost of living dropped between August and July here along the Wasatch Front and a lot of that has to do with the cost of groceries. Food prices dropped by 1.9 percent in those 30 days. There are deals everywhere...at grocery stores, restaurants, and you can really stack up the savings with coupons too. You can try sites like "CouponCravings.com" or "Restaurant.com" to save 60% or more on food for the family. But, here's another website that gives you all the tips you need to make the most out of your coupons.

A group of students from Weber High School along with various community groups, will be hosting a Sunrise Service tomorrow morning (Thursday, September 17th) for Constitution Day. The Sunrise Service begins at 7am in front of the Weber High School flag pole. The event is free and open to the public. Community members of all ages are encouraged to attend. There will be a field of flags (272 in the field, 100 leading up to it) on display beginning at dawn. Pamphlets of the Consitution will be given out (free). Refreshments will be served. * The keynote address is entitled: "Just How Good Do We Have It? Being Grateful for Our Constitution". It will be given by Utah Arm National Guard officer, Lt. Brent Taylor, a two-time Iraq War veteran, and a recipient of the Bronze Star and Purple Heart awards.

Jennifer Aniston's next film might not see the light of day. Two screenwriters claim NBC Universal stole their script for "Love Happens," Aniston's upcoming film with Aaron Eckhart. Greg Crowder and Tony Freitas filed a suit against the film production company on Tuesday, alleging that they gave their script, titled "The Truth," to former Universal VP of Productions Scott Bernstein in 2006. Crowder claims he had meetings with Bernstein about the script, but the VP told him that it needed a rewrite before Universal would buy it. The scribe insisted that he would only rewrite their work if the company paid them, but since Universal wasn't willing to pay, the deal fell apart, TMZ reports. The writer then submitted the script to another company, who told him they were concerned that he might have stolen the story from another existing project, Aniston and Eckhart's "Love Happens." Crowder and Freitas are asking a judge to block Universal from releasing the film, which is scheduled to hit theaters on September 18. And if it gets released, they want share of the profit, which they estimate at over $100 million.

The State Fair is up and running at the Fairgrounds off of North Temple in Salt Lake and every night at 7:00 pm is the rodeo and every day is the Little Hands on the Farm experience for kids. It's interactive and especially for children ages 2 to 10 and it is included with gate admission and can be found west of the arena. Check Out the schedule of special events, concerts, and shows, here.

Simply worrying about losing your job can cost you your health, a new investigation of data from two long-term studies finds. Surprisingly, the effect is worse than actually losing your job, the research suggests. "Based on how participants rated their own physical and mental health, we found that people who were persistently concerned about losing their jobs reported significantly worse overall health in both studies and were more depressed in one of the studies than those who had actually lost and regained their jobs recently," said Sarah Burgard, a sociologist at the University of Michigan. "In fact, chronic job insecurity was a stronger predictor of poor health than either smoking or hypertension in one of the groups we studied," Burgard said. One simple reason: the stress caused by insecurity. Other research has shown that stress can be deadly, leading to a range of poor health conditions that can shorten one's life.

Countless books and Web sites are dedicated to Freemasons, yet the Masonic Order has been defined by mystery, alluring enough to claim Mozart and George Washington as members, dark enough to be feared by the Vatican, Islamic officials, Nazis and Communists. In the United States, candidates in the 19th-century ran for office on anti-Mason platforms and John Quincy Adams declared that "Masonry ought forever to be abolished." And now arrives Dan Brown. Six years after Brown intrigued millions of readers, and infuriated scholars and religious officials, with "The Da Vinci Code," he has set his new novel, "The Lost Symbol," in Washington and probed the fraternal order that well suits his passion for secrets, signs and puzzles.

The Fab Five are tap-dancing sisters originally from Morgan, Utah who are among 10 finalists on NBC's "America's Got Talent." They'll compete against Hairo Torres, Barbara Padilla, Recycled Percussion, Lawrence Beamen, Drew Stevyns, Grandma Lee, Kevin Skinner, The Texas Tenors and Voices of Glory during this week's two-episode season finale for a $1 million prize and a chance to headline a Las Vegas show. The winner of "America's Got Talent" will be announced Sept. 16. Read more about them in today's Salt Lake Trib here...

New research by the Associated Press shows that though America's laws are getting tougher on bullying in and out of school, the laws are still falling short of protecting the victims. What do you do? Here's a website called "Stop Bullying Now" that gives you lots of ideas and kid-friendly games to help everyone get the message.

An entire Black Eyed Peas audience bursts into a choreographed dance, to Oprah's surprise. The 20,000 fans learned the moves before the concert began to celebrate Oprah's 24th year in the TV biz.

President Obama delivered his back-to-school pep talk to students here in Utah and across the nation today and encouraged school children to take responsiblity and ownership of their own education. Here is the transcript so you can read it yourself:
"Hello everyone - how's everybody doing today? I'm here with students at Wakefield High School in Arlington, Virginia. And we've got students tuning in from all across America, kindergarten through twelfth grade. I'm glad you all could join us today.
I know that for many of you, today is the first day of school. And for those of you in kindergarten, or starting middle or high school, it's your first day in a new school, so it's understandable if you're a little nervous. I imagine there are some seniors out there who are feeling pretty good right now, with just one more year to go. And no matter what grade you're in, some of you are probably wishing it were still summer, and you could've stayed in bed just a little longer this morning......."

The doors opened earlier than planned this morning at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston, and again, the crowds streamed in. By Thursday night, more than 20,000 people had come to pay their last respects to Ted Kennedy, the senator who led a storied 46-year career in Congress. The crowds were so enormous that the Kennedy family decided to keep the library open late into the night, until almost 2 a.m., and they extended viewing hours for today. Some people waited two, sometimes three hours to say a personal goodbye. The library will remain open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, and at 7 p.m., there will be a private memorial service -- a "Celebration of Life" -- at the library. The late senator's widow, Victoria Reggie Kennedy told ABC News "Just our whole family is deeply grateful for this outpouring of love. That is why I wanted to come out here and thank as many people as I could."

As Jaycee Dugard gets to know her family again after 18 years in depraved captivity, new information is raising questions of how her ordeal went undetected for so long, despite at least two visits to the house of horror by law enforcement authorities in recent years. Dugard, who is now 29 and the mother to two children fathered by her abductor, has been reunited with the mother she hasn't seen since she was snatched off a California street at the age of 11. Also at the reunion is her 19-year-old stepsister Shayna, who was 1 when Jaycee disappeared. "As of this moment we are just reuniting and everything is going well," Shayna wrote in response to a question from ABC News on her MySpace page. "Shes only 29. She has the rest of her life to live and I have a lot of love to share with my sister and new nieces. In due time my mom will make statements and so will I if needed, but you have to understand this time is critical and the media attention would just add stress to something so delicate."

"Pay it forward" is a familiar concept. However, Bryan Douglas decided to take the idea to heart like few people do. He actually went looking for people who needed help - on Craiglist of all places. When he found five people who sincerely needed help, he hopped into his car and off he went. He drove over 1,000 miles, to Chicago and back, delivered a car battery, gave a lift to a stranger, dismantled a swing set, cleared out a demolished bathroom and delivered fresh clothing to a local charity that serves the homeless. And when he got back to Pittsburgh, Bryan Douglas, which is not his real name, did what any sensible 21st-century person would do: he told his story on Youtube.

We have something new on FM100.com that's called Your Family. You'll see the button on the left of our Home page. Today's Tip talks about what happened in 1993 when Oprah challenged families to eat dinner together every night for a month. When the experiment ended, the families said they were hooked and committed to keep eating together. Not only do the kids feel better connected with us parents, but researchers say there are other benefits like better nutrition, grades in school, and communication. Here's a link to the research behind it.

It's a good week for David Archuleta. He just learned he's receiving an ALMA Award which celebrates Latino achievement in entertainment. Other stars who'll be recognized are Christina Augilera, Nelly Furtado, and Enrique Iglesias. The show will be on ABC on Sept 18th. Other good news is that David's new Christmas album can be preordered now on Amazon.com. It's called Christmas from the Heart and he worked with Kurt Bestor to produce it. The album will go on sale October 13th.

This afternoon at 5:30pm Layton city officials will cut the ribbon on the first electronic interactive playground west of the Mississippi River. There's only five of its kind in North America. Games like Tug of War, Capture the Flag and flashing light Memory Games have kids and teens running and living out video games outside. You'll find it at 325 N. 3200 West in Layton, just south of Legacy Junior High.

Ted Kennedy died early this morning after battling a brain tumor.Several networks announced special programs devoted to Kennedy's life and career to air Wednesday night:
_ "Ted Kennedy, the Last Brother" (CBS at 8 p.m. EDT).
_ "Remembering Ted Kennedy" (ABC at 10 p.m. EDT).
_ "Teddy: In His Own Words" (previously aired by HBO, airing on CNN at 7 p.m. EDT).
_ "The Kennedy Brothers: A Hardball Documentary"
(previously announced by MSNBC, airing 9 p.m. EDT as well as Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT).
_ Bio Channel announced "Bio Remembers: Ted Kennedy" to air Thursday at 9 p.m. EDT.

Research by neuroscientists has shown that consumption of fat and sugar combination triggers the brain's dopamine pathway, which is essentially how our brain identifies pleasure. This is the same reason that causes the people to indulge in alcohol and drugs. Former FDA chief, Dr. David Kessler, research suggest a condition called "conditioned hyper-eating" — a willpower-sapping drive to eat high-fat, high-sugar foods even when they're not hungry. He calls the culprits those foods that are "layered and loaded" with combinations of fat, sugar and salt — and often so processed that you don't even have to chew much. Overeaters must take responsibility, and basically retrain their brains to resist the lure, he cautions in his book "The End of Overeating."

In 2009, 16,361 Utah students, 93 percent of whom were public school students, took AP exams with a pass rate of 65 percent, beating the national pass rate of 59 percent. The data was released today by the College Board. Here's a list of the Top Ten Utah High Schools with the highest AP Passing Rate:
School % Passing
Delta High School 88.0
Juab High School 86.4
Davis High School 84.6
Mountain View High School 83.9
Bountiful High School 83.3
Itineris Early College High School 80.0
Park City High School 78.4
Timpview High School 77.3
Skyline High School 77.2
Viewmont High School 75.9

LA TOYA JACKSON will serve as a guest host on ABC's The View on September 16th and 18th. One of the hot topics during the initial appearance will no doubt be the death of her brother, MICHAEL, in June. She recently made a public appearance at a function for the charity AIDS Project Los Angeles, saying that her family is still coping with their loss. La Toya will be filling in for View co-host ELISABETH HASSELBECK, who gave birth earlier this month and is on maternity leave until mid-October. It was also announced yesterday that VICTORIA "POSH SPICE" BECKHAM will appear on The View as a guest on September 14th.

A $300 million cash-for-clunkers-type federal program to boost sales of energy-efficient home appliances will roll out later this Fall for washing machines and dishwashers. The program authorizes rebates of $50 to $200 for purchases of high-efficiency household appliances. The money is part of the broader economic stimulus bill passed earlier this year. Program details will vary by state, and the Energy Dept. has set a deadline of Oct. 15 for states to file formal applications. The Energy Dept. expects the bulk of the $300 million to be awarded by the end of November. (Unlike the clunkers auto program, consumers won't have to trade in their old appliances.)

Saturday Thanksgiving Point is hosting the 38th Annunal Concours D'Elegance. You'll see some of the world's finest collector automobiles like a 1933 Rolls Royce Phantom 111, a 1951 Ferrari 212 and even a 1931 Pierce Arrow. It costs $50 for a Family Pass for five people, $20 for adults ages 13 and over and special prices for seniors and young children. It's open 9am -6pm on Saturday.

Do shows like "More to Love," "Dance Your A** Off" and other similarly premised reality TV competitions exploit the size of their female contenders for entertainment value?

A wheat farm has become a field of dreams for an Ohio woman whose boyfriend spelled out a marriage proposal on the land and took her up in a plane to see it. Aleasha Decker, 23, said she was excited and stunned when she read the question, "Aleasha, marry me?" in 20-foot, sheet plastic letters. They sat atop a harvested field in Kalida, about 60 miles southwest of Toledo in northwestern Ohio. New husband-to-be Jason Kahle got some help from his father, who farms the land and flies a small plane. When they took Decker into the air on Aug. 9, they said the purpose was to photograph some relatives' houses. After Decker spotted the message, she turned to find Kahle with a ring. A June 5, 2010, wedding is now in the works.

Follow this checklist of 15 tips and you could add up to 77 years to your life. Sound too good to be true? Not according to new research from Norwich Union. The insurer's actuarists have crunched some numbers that shows simple things like enjoying a good laugh and eating well can give a huge boost to your longevity. The list ranges from the fairly obvious - quit smoking - to the more esoteric. Who would have thought that flossing your teeth could add six years to your life? Here is the list:
1. Be married/live with a partner - add 1 year
Norwich Union data shows people who are married or live with a partner can expect to live on average a year more than their single friends.
2. Maintain a healthy weight - add 6 years
Being severely obese (having a BMI of above 40) could reduce your life expectancy by around four years. A healthy BMI level is between 18.5 and 25, according to the Food Standards Agency. On the other hand, being underweight might reduce your life expectancy by around two years, so maintaining a healthy weight is vital.
3. Don't smoke - add 10 years
People can add as much as 10 years to their lives simply by not smoking. Research carried out at the University of Helsinki has found that people who don't smoke can expect to live up 10 years longer than those who smoke 20 cigarettes a day.
4. Love to laugh - add 8 years
According to scientific studies, people who laugh for 15 minutes each day could add an extra eight years to their lives.

The American Academy of Pediatrics is out with some guidelines that will help us gauge whether our children's backpacks are too heavy to carry to school. Here are their recommendations:
BACKPACK SAFETY

* Choose a backpack with wide, padded shoulder straps and a padded back.
* Pack light. Organize the backpack to use all of its compartments. Pack heavier items closest to the center of the back. The backpack should never weigh more than 10 to 20 percent of the your child's body weight.
* Always use both shoulder straps. Slinging a backpack over one shoulder can strain muscles.
* Consider a rolling backpack. This type of backpack may be a good choice for students who must tote a heavy load. Remember that rolling backpacks still must be carried up stairs, and they may be difficult to roll in snow.

On Monday, Celine Dion and her husband, René Angélil, learned from her New York fertility doctors that she is pregnant with their second child.The child isn't expected until May."Celine and René are full of joy," said Murielle Blondeau, a spokeswoman for the Francine Chaloult agency, which handles media relations for the 41-year-old recording artist. "They are crazy in love over the news. It's been a big dream for Celine to have a second child." Ms. Dion and Mr. Angélil, 67, are already parents of an eight-year-old son, René-Charles, born in January, 2001, after six years of fertility clinic treatments.

If you take a Trax Train or Bus to work, get ready for some changes in the schedule. UTA's official change day is this Sunday, August 23rd. All of the updated schedules and maps are now on UTA's website and the new schedules will be out on UTA's buses and trains by Thursday or Friday. But here's a link for you so you can be ready-

I'm headed to Cardiff by the Sea for some camping with my family. When I get back it'll be just in time for the FM100.3 Road Home Apple Tree and so I'm looking forward to joining you and Educators Mutual to make sure the children at the homeless shelter have the basics to begin their school year. I just spoke to Celeste Eggert at the Road Home Homeless shelter downtown and she says we have more children than ever (close to 100) and the shelter is overflowing this year. FM100.3 and Educators Mutual have to have all the clothes, back packs, and school supplies gathered and donated by the 17th of August. So, if you have a minute, thank you for stopping by the FM100.3 lobby, any Downeast Retail Store along the Wasatch Front or Staples Store in Salt Lake County to pick an apple with the name of a child and an item that you can get for him or her from the Road Home Apple Tree. You can also go online to donate money or supplies on EducatorsMutual.com. Thank you so much for helping us make a difference in these children's lives.

A doctor's assistant allegedly spent $2,000 to stage a dinner honouring herself as 'Nurse of the Year' - when she wasn't even registered as a nurse. Betty Lichtenstein, 56, of Norwalk, Connecticut, was charged with reckless endangerment and criminal impersonation charges yesterday for her stunt. She seemed competent enough to other staff at her clinic - she handled injections and gave medical advice, she was even named the Connecticut Nursing Association's "Nurse of the Year" in 2008. But according to the arrest warrant, that association did not hand her an award - in fact, the association does not even exist. Read More:

Just after 1:00 p.m., today I-80 was shut down both directions at 11800 West near Lake Point after an officer involved shooting. Traffic heading westbound towards Magna and/or Wendover have the biggest delay since the incident occurred on that side of the interstate-as you can see in the picture above. UDOT recommends taking 201 as alternate.

The first interactive, electronic playground west of the Mississippi River is coming our way. The playground looks like other parks, but the equipment is run by computers and is designed to bring the challenges of video games to life. It should open at the end of August: 325 North 3200 West in Layton and sits next to the new Legacy Junior High School and covers three acres. The electronic playground equipment is designed by a company called Kompan in Denmark.

Talk about a wild vacation. The Tavianos of Columbus Ohio crossed 22,000 miles to see 52 zoos in a year. They did it and stopped by Utah's Hogle Zoo on the way on July 14th. It was their 44th stop. Check out their blog here.

These emotional pictures show the joyful homecoming of two American journalists who were saved from 12 years hard labor in a North Korean jail after former president Bill Clinton negotiated their release. Laura Ling and Euna Lee illegally crossed into North Korea from China and were arrested in March and sentenced to a dozen years hard labor. The two landed in the United States this morning on a private jet from Pyongyang accompanied by the former president. They were greeted with tears, cheers and embraces by their families including Euna Lee's four-year old daughter Hana.

How long has it been since Kevin and Jill Heinz posted the video of their wedding entrance dance on YouTube? A couple of weeks? Three? Now, more than 15 million hits later, there's a spoof, this one professionally produced by Indigo Productions of New York, which created a divorce court parody of the video as part of a challenge posed in the Viral Video Workshop At NYU course the production company offers at New York University.

Exercise is a boon to total health, but startling new research suggests that it has profound effects on the brain. A study conducted in the small town of Naperville, Illinois, revealed that physical exercise can dramatically improve learning abilities by increasing attention, concentration, and memory skills. When high school students at Naperville High participated in an unusual exercise program called Zero Hour, their scores on an international test for math and science skyrocketed.

Did you ever think being a hero at work could cost you your job? Jim Nicholson is out of a job after catching a bank robber while working as a bank teller. He says his instincts kicked in. His bank said he broke policy and put others at risk. See the story here:

TAYLOR SWIFTS's spokesperson confirmed to ABC News Radio that the singer will indeed be part of the star-studded cast of Valentine's Day, a new movie directed by GARRY MARSHALL. The movie weaves together five different stories, all of which take place in L.A. on Valentine's Day. Also in the cast: JULIA ROBERTS, JAMIE FOXX, JESSICA ALBA, SHIRLEY MACLAINE, ANNE HATHAWAY, PATRICK DEMPSEY, ERIC DANE and JENNIFER GARNER, among others. Taylor's spokesperson wouldn't tell us exactly what her role in the film is, but the photos would seem to suggest that Taylor and Taylor Lautner are playing their school's prom king and queen. Taylor recently tweeted about filming the movie, writing, "Spent all day with the other Taylor. Lots of laughing, lots of confusion over which one was actually being called to [the] set."

MTV will remember MICHAEL JACKSON Saturday, August 1st with three never-before-seen tribute shows. The whole shebang starts at noon ET/PT with a show called Michael Jackson's Human Nature, a half-hour special featuring candid stories about Michael from his frinds and colleagues. At 12:30pm ET/PT, MTV will then run 90 minutes of Michael's most popular videos in Michael Jackson's Top 10 Video Countdown. At 2pm ET/PT, MTV presents Michael Jackson's Influence on Music, which features a collection of videos from artists who've been influenced by the late King of Pop, including JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE and USHER. Then, at 3pm, MTV will run an encore presentation of America's Best Dance Crew - Michael Jackson's Thriller, a special episode in which each drew choreographed their own moves to songs from Thriller to mark the album's 25th anniversary.

Most kids who want to get out of going to church claim a stomachache or a fever — but not Preston Scarbrough. This morning the 7-year-old Utah boy from Plain City appeared on NBC's Today Show with his parents, Daniel and Melanie Scarbrough, and talked about why he drove away from Weber County Sheriff's.

Some ousted season 8 American Idol top 36 semi-finalists--including Felicia Barton, Kendall Beard, and Ju'Not Joyner--participated in an online chat with the Idol website AI Now today. And during his frank online conversation with fans, Ju'Not came right out and said that the TV talent show is in fact rigged, and that its contracts are unfair to contestants.

My husband and I were drawn in by the Cash for Clunkers idea since we drive our cars for years and have a couple of clunkers in the garage. So we headed to the Dealers. But, we found out that our 13-year old Toyota Corolla gets too good of Miles Per Gallon (29) to qualify as a clunker. The good news is that car dealers, banks, and credit unions have incentives for you to buy right now, so we still got a $4000 rebate. So, if you've looking to buy a car, the Cash for Clunkers program might open the door to saving you a lot of money whether you get rid of your old car or not. CLICK ON THE LINK to find out if your car qualifies for the Cars for Clunker program.

There are 4 key fashion trends for back-to-school to watch for and they are each so different:
1. Bright Idea
Neon and acid brights give a psychedelic spin to edgy electro, punk and hip hop style. These amazing colors are the perfect accomplice for skinny jeans, loose tops, hi-top sneakers, wild prints and message tees with giant words.
2. Jazz Era
Retro is going way back this fall with looks inspired from Victorian times to Prohibition. Oxfords, vests, buttons, high waists, tights, spats, fascinators, felt or wool fedoras, suspenders, ruffles, hats and feathers are all a part of this trend.
3. Classics de-Classified
Varsity style and classic preppie silhouettes from polo shirts and varsity jackets to NCAA sweats and University tees meet contrasting collars, metallic touches, embellishments, unique fabrics and new color combinations for a truly teen spin.
4. Arty Accents and Embellishments
The DIY fashion trend amongst teens these last few years has bred a new crop of designers and artists making everything basic, everything but!

Need another reason not to text on your way home from work? Researchers at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute found texting was a huge (although believable) 23 times more dangerous than non-distracted driving. The authors say that makes texting even more dangerous than driving at the legal drunk driving limit, which increases your risk of an accident by about seven times. The problem? Texting while driving takes our eyes off the road. In fact, the study showed texting drivers would travel the equivalent of the "length of a football field at 55mph without looking at the road.".....wow.

You know if things get a little stormy around your house when you're talking about money, it may be because you said I do to someone who doesn't. Some new research out of Northwestern University says Big Spenders marry Big Savers. The scientists don't know why…but they think its because we don't like the tightwad or spendthrift traits we see in ourselves, so we find someone totally different than us to balance it out.

Daughtry keeps the top slot on USA Today's American Idol airplay chart for a second week, but there's a new #2 this week. Jordin Sparks' Battlefield moves into that second spot, and Kellie Pickler's Best Days of Your Life, now a Top 10 country single, takes third, according Mediabase's monitoring. Read More to find out which American Idol has the top hits.

If you're ready to buy or lease a new car, starting today you can turn in your old car and get up to $4500 in rebates from Uncle Sam. The car has to be less than 25 years old and there's a few other eligibility requirements you can check out here.

No one has seen anything quite like it before. The 28-year-old groom somersaults toward the altar. The bride makes her entrance with a strut to Chris Brown's "Forever" -- shaking her hips and waving her bouquet. Jill and Kevin Heinz's extraordinary wedding party entrance has become the latest YouTube sensation. So far, almost 1.5 million people have watched the couple's video showing their wedding party dancing down the aisle of a church in St. Paul, Minn.

Have a great time this weekend, but if you're planning on heading out to the water in the family, the Utah Health Department wants to remind you that family gatherings and water danger go hand-in-hand. We just get too busy and distracted and in those few seconds we lose 10 children every year to drowing in Utah. And teens are at risk too, they goof off and underestimate how cold the water is and overestimate they're own swimming abilities. Here's some ideas to keep your family safe:
Water Safety Tips
• Actively supervise children who are playing in or near water.
• Where there's water, designate an adult "child watcher" during parties and family gatherings.
• Warn teenagers of the risks of overestimating how well they swim.
• Everyone should wear a life jacket while on a boat or during water sports. Children should also wear a life jacket when near open bodies of water.

The Days of 47 Pioneer Day Parade Starts at 9am on Friday, July 24th. Keep in mind that due to road construction, the Parade will start at State Street and South Temple. Then it will head east to 200 East, then turns south to 900 South, then turns east to Liberty Park at 600 East in Salt Lake City. Look for the FM100.3 Tent at 200 East and 500 South
Click on "More" to Download the Parade Route:

It's a big week for "So You Think You Can Dance" fans. The Just after 7:00 am every day this week, the FM100.3 Morning Show is giving away tickets to the tour coming to the E-Center on November 7th. The tickets officially go on sale on Saturday at www.theecenter.com! But, tryouts are this Friday, July 24th. Here are the details: DOORS OPEN AT 1:00PM
Rose Wagner Performing Arts Ctr
138 West Broadway (300 South), Salt Lake City

This weekend is the annual Foothill Village Giant Sidewalk Sale. FM100.3 and Rebecca will be there from 3-6pm today (Friday), so swing by and say hi and get some free FatBoy Ice Cream. There are a ton of stores with big sales, and everything out on tables and under tents too. Check out the click and drag map here and see what stores you can explore. Foothill Village is right off of 1300 South and Foothill Drive. Happy Shopping!

We lost another Utahn to a reality show. 23 year old Randi Evans got eliminated last night from Randi Evans, 23, of Springville was eliminated on last night's episode of Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance?" Randi trained at The Dance Club in Orem and is an amazing Jazz dancer. You'll still have a chance to see her dance, she gets to be a part of the show's national tour.

Patrick Farrington just graduated from Jordan High, but he's making a big name for himself as a top ten finalist in a national safe driving competition. He grabbed his friends and created a musical encouraging teen drivers to buckle up and stay safe behind the wheel. Vote for Patrick's video here and he may win a $5,000 scholarship and new tires from Bridgestone.

The 61st Annual Prime Time Emmy Awards is September 20th. This morning the nominations were revealed:
Drama Series
Big Love,Breaking Bad, Damages, Dexter, House, Lost, Mad Men
Comedy Series
Entourage, The Office, 30 Rock, Flight of the Conchords, Weeds, How I Met Your Mother, Family Guy
Actor in a Comedy Series
Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock -Steve Carrell, The Office -Tony Shalhoub, Monk-Charlie Sheen, How I Met Your Mother-Jemain Clement, Flight of the Conchords
Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory
Actress in a Comedy Series
Christina Applegate, Samantha Who?-Tina Fey, 30 Rock-Sarah Silverman, The Sarah Silverman Program-Toni Collette, United States of Tara-Julia Louis-Dreyfus, The New Adventures of Old Christine-Mary-Louise Parker, Weeds
Actor in a Drama Series
Gabriel Byrne, In Treatment -Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad Michael C. Hall, Dexter -Jon Hamm, Mad Men-Hugh Laurie, House-Simon Baker, The Mentalist Actress In A Drama Series
Glenn Close, Damages -Sally Field, Brothers & Sisters-Mariska Hargitay, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit-Holly Hunter, Saving Grace-Elizabeth Moss, Mad Men-Kyra Sedgwick, The Closer
Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy Series
The Colbert Report -The Daily Show With Jon Stewart-Late Show With David Letterman-Real Time With Bill Maher -Saturday Night Live

The "Moms Who Make It Conference" will be Thursday, July 16th in Salt Lake City at Noah's in South Jordan. The official start time is 3:00 pm. You'll learn how to create your own business, manage your time, and network with other successful mom-preneurs. There are mini-classes and afternoon sessions...and a ton of really creative and fun women to meet!

Robert Redford married his longtime love Sibylle Szaggars over the weekend in her hometown of Hamburg, Germany. The couple have been dating for about 13 years. Szaggars, is a highly-regarded abstract painter. The 51 year old artist and 72 year old actor met at an event at the Sundance Film Festival, which Redford founded.

We already know how great it is to live in Utah, but now the rest of the nation does too. In its August issue, CNN Money Magazine just ranked four cities/towns in Utah in the Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S. Farmington ranked 14th, Draper, 22nd, Bountiful 71st, and Lindon 74th. The number one place to live? Louisville, Colorado got that top spot.

Looks like your cat is smarter than we thought. Researchers have discovered that when your cat is really hungry, he or she will purr very loudly to imitate the cry of a baby to get some food poured in the dish. And if your cat is happy, listen for a completely different kind of purr, much less urgent and more demure. Read More

The Days of 47 Family Fun Day is today from 10am until 5pm with free parking and admission into This Is The Place Heritage Park in SLC. It provides an excellent opportunity to bring families together to celebrate Utah's great heritage. Throughout the park you will find train rides, a petting corral, pony rides, educational crafts, an art garden, a magic show, carnival games, pioneer demonstrations and maybe a square dance or two. Don't forget to visit the Native American Exhibit -- new to Park for 2009. Gather under the Bowery for live entertainment. The Mini King and Queen royalty competition will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Anyone between the ages of 5 and 12 can try-out for a chance to win the crown and ride in the Youth Parade

CreatedByMom.com and the Moms Who Make It Conference were founded by Quinn Curtis, a mom just like you. Quinn was dealt a hard hand; losing her young mother-in-law unexpectedly and caring for her father-in-law suffering from early-onset Alzheimer's all while pregnant, birthing and caring for her three small children (all ages three or under). In an effort to bring in additional income while being able to stay home and raise her young family, Quinn took the idea of a one-stop-shop for products created by moms and turned it into a reality. Click Here to see other successful moms.

Eat less, live longer? It seems to work for monkeys: A 20-year study found cutting calories by almost a third slowed their aging and fended off deadly diseases like cancer. The researchers at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, assigned half the monkeys to the reduced-calorie diet, cutting their daily calories by 30 percent but ensuring what they did eat was properly nourishing So far, 37 percent of the monkeys who kept their regular diet have died of age-related diseases — compared with just 13 percent of the calorie-cut monkeys, a nearly three-fold difference. The federal government is now curious to see if the cutting back on calories would have the same effect on people. They're funding a small study to see if some healthy normal-weight people could sustain a 25 percent calorie cut for two years and if doing so signals some changes that might, over a long enough time, reduce some age-related disease.

Today hundreds of soldiers from the 96th Sustainment Brigade will fly out of Fort Douglas, head to Texas for training, and then fly on to Iraq to help facilitate the evacuation of U.S. troops in Iraq. For many of these soliders this is their second or third deployment overseas and away from their families here in Utah. Many of us want to thank them and support them. The Army Reserve has a phone number for anyone to call to find out how to help soldiers and their families. Check it out here.

The Salt Lake City council is ready to vote on a venture that has helped cities like Portland and Pittsburgh provide a twist on mass transit. It's called U Car Share and allows people to pay a membership fee and an hourly rate to access cars parked throughout the city when they need them. You choose the car you want to drive and when you want it 24/7.

Paula Abdul, John Mayer, Jordin Sparks and other celebs have been tweeting about yesterday's memorial for Michael Jackson. Here's a few of their tweets.

Read the Newsweek's "My Turn" column by BYU Law Professor Michael Goldsmith. In it he writes about his battle with ALS. He also asked Major League Baseball to honor Lou Gehrig and help him raise awareness of ALS on July 4th at Yankee Stadium. His column convinced MLB to do just that. See the story and photos below:

Over the 4th of July, BYU Law Professor Michael Goldsmith, a sufferer of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's Disease" and his son Austin Goldsmith joined the New York Yankees for a tribute to Lou Gehrig and the 70th anniversary of the Hall of Famer's speech. Gehrig amazed the world when he said depite his diagnosis "he was the luckiest man in the world". Michael Goldsmith had written a column in Newsweek about his own experience with ALS and that led to baseball's ALS initiative. Just before the game, Goldsmith with help from his son threw out a ceremonial underhanded pitch at Yankee Stadium. Check out the photos.

Becareful not to open any emails containing the subject line "Remembering Michael Jackson". It may be a harmful worm-type computer virus. The Internet security company Symatec says the spam emails contain an attachment called "Michael songs and pictures.zip". That file includes a copy of the the worm that spreads the spam. To avoid any problems, delete the email and attachment without opening it.

Some people say its a prank...but other say they've seen these church signs in Kentucky. Each week the churches supposedly posted a message back and forth about whether dogs go to heaven. Even if it is a prank...it's a pretty good one. Check out the signs on the right side of this page. →

In Salt Lake City, you can discharge legal fireworks 3 days before and after Independence Day, July 4th, and Pioneer Day, July 24th.
Here's where you are restricted:
All areas east of Wasatch Drive
All areas east of Virginia Street
All areas north of 11th Avenue
Both sides of City Creek Canyon
North of 500 North behind the State Capitol
All areas east of Beck Street
All areas east of Victory Road
All areas north of 1800 North
All areas west of I-215 in Salt Lake City
All City parks

Provo City's fire marshal says almost all areas east of 900 East will be off limits to fireworks this year. Fireworks will also not be allowed within 20 feet of weeds, grasses, trees, shrubs, fences or structures in any area of the city. Anyone caught violating the ban will be fined. And in Provo, several parks have been designated for discharging fireworks, including Exchange Park, Fort Utah Park and Footprinter's Park. To find out restrictions in other Utah County Cities, Click on the link to your right.

"I am so devastated by this terrible news. From the beginning of my career, he was my idol in show business. He was a genius and an incredible artist!! I remember when I was growing up and watching him on TV, and all his videos... I had his poster on my wall... he was so amazing... his singing, his writing, his dancing. We had the same record company, and they knew I was a huge fan, so when things started to happen for me, they arranged for us to meet. I was so nervous, and so excited at the same time, and Michael was so nice....."

Cindy Hester sent this recipe our way. She found it on-line and says "its perfect because its got the cheesecake for the adults and the jello fun for the kids" Thanks, Cindy.

We have great neighbors and each year we take turns hosting a neighborhood pot-luck barbecue for the 4th of July evening. I found some fun ideas that will bring a festival atmosphere to your party. Check them out and if you have ideas or recipes of your own...Email me at Rebecca@fm100.com and I'll pass your ideas on too. Thanks!

Not long after news of Michael Jackson's death broke, Michael fan Jordin Sparks recorded a homemade video and posted it on YouTube, talking about Michael and singing her favorite Michael song: "Man In The Mirror."

A battle for the custody of Michael Jackson's three children began brewing between the children's nanny and grandmother just hours after the pop singer was pronounced dead Thursday, according to a Jackson biographer and family friend. Police have not yet confirmed whether the children were at home with Jackson Thursday when he collapsed following a cardiac arrest. "Michael's mother Katherine wants the kids," said Stacey Brown, co- author of "Michael Jackson Behind the Mask" and an old family friend. "But Michael always said he wants Grace, the nanny, to have them if something happened to him." Grace, is Grace Rwaramba, 42, who has worked for Jackson for nearly two decades, starting as an office assistant who handled insurance for his employees.

Farrah Fawcett has died after a long battle with cancer. Fawcett, 62, died at John's Medical Center in Santa Monica at 9:28 a.m. Thursday morning with her longtime love, Ryan O'Neal and her friend Alana Stewart by her side. O'Neal told reporters waiting outside the hospital this morning only that "she's gone."

SARAH JESSICA PARKER and husband MATTHEW BRODERICK became the parents of twin girls on Monday. The babies, named MARION LORETTA ELWELL BRODERICK and TABITHA HODGE BRODERICK, were born via a surrogate mother at a hospital in Ohio. In case you were wondering, "Hodge" and "Elwell" are family names on Parker's side. The couple's publicist said yesterday, quote, "The babies are doing beautifully and the entire family is over the moon." The surrogate mother endured a stressful pregnancy. Parker claimed in an interview last month that the surrogate had received threats. Furthermore, two police chiefs are under investigation for allegedly breaking into the surrogate's home in Martins Ferry, Ohio, hoping to find info to sell to tabloids. The 44-year-old Parker and the 47-year-old Broderick also have a six-year-old son, JAMES WILKIE.

Perfect Summer Edu-tainment Websites for Your Kids
Bookmark these websites for your kids and while they're on-line playing, they'll also be firing up their brain power. If you have any other suggestions, just email me yours to Rebecca@FM100.com

Click Here to Explore NASA's Kids Page>
Click Here for National Geographic's Site for Kids>
Click Here to Learn about Fire Safety and for Fun Games>
Click Here to Explore the Discovery Activities>
Click Here to Play Games and Review the School Year>
Click Here for Beginning Readers>
Click Here to Have Some Fun on Animal Planet>
Jon & Kate Plus 8-What About the Kids? Whatever your feelings are about Jon & Kate Plus 8, the show, or the crumbling marriage, people are finally talking about how it will all affect the 8 children involved. Dr. Michele Borba blogged about how "one of the most stressful events in a child's life is the news that mom and dad are breaking up-- only the death of a parent is ranked higher." So what are some ways parents in turmoil can help their kids?
Stay Civil
Emphasize Stability and Warmth
Reassure the Kids They Are Not to Blame
Get a Handle on Their Life
Click Here to Read Dr. Michele Borba's Blog on Jon & Kate and "What About the Kids"
Dads and the "Cuddle Hormone" Okay...there's some proof now that men are just as well equipped as women to enjoy cuddling their babies. It's all about the "Cuddle Hormone" known as oxytocin —it supports touching, hugging, holding and trusting others and both men and women get more of it when a baby is born. Click Here to Read the Research about Dad's and Cuddle Hormones
Special FM100.3 Father's Day Delivery Beautiful Baby "Brooklyn" Born on Father's Day









Congrats to FM100.3's Engineer Barry who was blessed with a baby girl on Father's Day. His wife Stacey delivered gorgeous Brooklyn Dawn just before dawn Sunday morning. The babe, her big brother and mom and dad are all doing great. Congrats to you and your family, Barry!...and what an incredible Father's Day gift.
Donate to the Cancer Wellness House FM100.3 listener, friend, and cancer survivor, Pascoalina Dunham, is not only a volunteer at the Cancer Wellness House but is now raising money to support it. The Cancer Wellness House, the only program of its kind in the intermountain west, provides free resources for anyone whose life has been affected by cancer. It is right here in Salt Lake City at 59 South 1100 East. Pascoalina is a fighter in her own battle with breast cancer, please join me as she fights to help others too. Click Here to Help Pascoalina Raise Donations to Support Cancer Victims
How To Find Father's Day Gifts Your Kids Can Make While Mom can buy Dad a gift, what about the kids? Here's a one-stop shop for ideas and links to homemade gifts that will help your children personally express their love and appreciation for Dad. Find a Ton of Homemade Father's Day Gifts Here
Want to Know What to Grill Up for Dad? Need an idea on what to grill up for Father's Day? Check out these twists on the ribs, burgers and more. All the recipes were created by dads for dads. Check out the Recipes for Dad's Day BBQ Here
A Parent's Nightmare-Written All Over Their Daughter's Face Did you hear about the teenage girl who says she asked for three star tatoos on her face, fell asleep and woke up with 56? Read More about the Tatooed Teen Here
What Will Your Son-in-Law Look Like? Dad?
This Father's Day take a good close look at Dad. He may look a lot like your daughter's future husband. Check out the study that shows that women are more likely to be attracted to partners who look like their father if they had a positive relationship with him. Click Here for the Whole Story on Daughters, Dads, and How Their Relationship Affects Her Choice in Men
Famous Fathers and Son Game
Remember playing Memory as a child? Well you've grown up, and so has the game. Our version tests your memory skills as well as your celebrity knowledge. In this Celebrity Concentration game, the object is to match the Hollywood dads to their celebrity sons. Match all 10 pairs before time runs out. Click Here to Play the "Fathers and Sons Memory Game
Baby Girl Chatting Non-stop with Dad Video Click Here to See the Hiliarous Video of the Baby Girl Jabbering
2 Dads Get into the Lab Check out this pair of dads who are testing out Fatherhood in 2009! Here's the link to DadLabs.com